1876 Stone Lithograph Khosrau I Chosroes Anushirvan Anushirwan Philosopher XHA5 XGWB7 MCC4A1C31 zz2712

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Keywords specific to this image: Civic Planning

This piece was illustrated by Macmonnies

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James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) who was one of the Fireside Poets

1876 Stone Lithograph Khosrau I Chosroes Anushirvan Anushirwan Philosopher XHA5 XGWB7 MCC4A1C31 zz2712This is an original 1876 black and white stone lithograph of Khosrau I, alternately known as Chosros I or Anushirvan (Anushirwan) the Just. This rock relief illustrates how revered he was by the people and reviled by the ruling classes. Considered to be the closest the Sassanian Empire had to a philosopher king, his rule was long and influential, but ultimately his influence decimated in a short period of time after his death. Thought to be one of the